GPIB Instument- keithley 1753

Hi!
I want to comand my Kenthley 1753 multimeter by GPIB, but afther the GPIB initialization, when I use the "GPIB Status" VI, I receive the GPIB error #1 i.e. "Command Requires GPIB Controller to be CIC" but it also tell me that the CIC stutus is True!
What may I do?
thank you
eddy

Check this link:
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/1CA1670830A3C59686256341007ADD5A?OpenDocument
you should resolve your problem.
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GIUNA

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